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Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Intellectual Property Management
Michael McGrath
130. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the value of intangible assets onshored here for each of the years 2012 to 2016 and to date in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48137/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Legislative Measures
Michael McGrath
148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills the sections of the Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs Act 2004 that have not yet been commenced; his plans in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47698/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Courts Service Data
Michael McGrath
214. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of probate cases being processed; the expected turnaround time for dealing with probate cases; the number of residential homes in the probate system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47947/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Speech and Language Therapy Provision
Michael McGrath
258. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the planned expenditure in 2018 of €2 million on a new pilot scheme for in-school speech and language therapists; the locations this money will be targeted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47618/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Medicinal Products
Michael McGrath
272. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the HSE's policy in relation to sodium valproate being taken by a woman through pregnancy; the research that has been carried out here on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47667/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Autism Support Services
Michael McGrath
274. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the steps the HSE is taking to ensure that a person (details supplied) in County Cork who has been diagnosed with ASD will receive the speech and language therapy and occupational therapy recommended for them as part of their assessment [47669/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Health Services Provision
Michael McGrath
278. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health if a reply will be issued to a matter raised in correspondence (details suppled) regarding continuing deficits in the delivery of health services to children and adults who suffer from spina bifida and hydrocephalus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47699/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Food Safety Standards
Michael McGrath
358. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the views of the HSE regarding concerns which have been expressed regarding glyphosate (details supplied) entering the food chain; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47691/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Building Regulations
Michael McGrath
385. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the requirements that are imposed on hotels and other accommodation providers in relation to the installation and upkeep of carbon monoxide alarms on their premises; if there is a requirement for such an alarm to be provided in each bedroom; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47616/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Road Traffic Legislation
Michael McGrath
421. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the licensing arrangements in place for the use of a device (details supplied); the role of his Department, the Road Safety Authority and local authorities in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47637/17]
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Wastewater Treatment
Michael McGrath
500. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government the grant or other financial assistance available to a person wishing to upgrade their wastewater treatment plant or septic tank; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47697/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Company Liquidations
Michael McGrath
47. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the proceedings of the liquidation of a company (details supplied); the number of persons affected by same; the amount owed to them; the funds available for distribution at the time of the liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47397/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Company Liquidations
Michael McGrath
48. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons who have been paid in full out of the total number of persons affected by the liquidation of a company (details supplied); the number who have been paid partially; the number who have not been paid at all; the amount that has been paid out to persons as part of the liquidation; when he expects the liquidation to be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47398/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Company Liquidations
Michael McGrath
49. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the cost to date of professional and liquidation fees from the liquidation of a company (details supplied); the cost he expects from the liquidation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47399/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Company Liquidations
Michael McGrath
50. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has a role in the liquidation of a company (details supplied); if it has been consulted since the liquidation has commenced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47400/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Resolution Processes
Michael McGrath
51. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage restructures by restructure type for both PDH and BTL mortgages in tabular form; the number under each restructure type restructured by regulated financial institutions, retail credit firms and unregulated loan owners; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47411/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Resolution Processes
Michael McGrath
52. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgages owned by a company (details supplied); the credit-servicing firms it uses for these mortgages; the number of these mortgages that are currently deemed by the Central Bank as being restructured; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47412/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Resolution Processes
Michael McGrath
53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank is satisfied that a company (details supplied) is acting in compliance with the code of conduct on mortgage arrears and the mortgage arrears resolution process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47413/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Interest Relief Application
Michael McGrath
54. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason the tax-relief-at-source history from the Revenue Commissioners shows the loan of persons was owned by a certain firm (details supplied) when the loan was transferred from its previous lender in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47414/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgage Examination Data
Michael McGrath
58. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of mortgage accounts identified in each bank as part of the tracker mortgage examination that involve both current or former employees of that bank; the number that have been restored to the correct rate and that have received redress and compensation, in tabular form; if this is included in the examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47550/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Banking Operations
Michael McGrath
59. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when offshore operations commenced in each of the State supported banks; when operations ceased in these institutions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47597/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Banking Operations
Michael McGrath
60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if offshore operations exist at present in the State supported banks; if so, the number of accounts involved; the amount of deposits held; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47598/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Banking Sector Data
Michael McGrath
61. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of deposit accounts held offshore by a bank (details supplied) in each year since the commencement of offshore operations; the value of these deposits in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47599/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a bank (details supplied) acceded to requests from the Revenue Commissioners for data held in the Isle of Man and Jersey; the outcome of the Revenue Commissioners' investigation that commenced in 2004; if tax was recovered as a result of this investigation; if so, the amount recovered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47600/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
63. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding current investigations being undertaken by the Revenue Commissioners in respect of offshore accounts; if current investigations involve the State supported banks; if so, the banks involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47601/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
64. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if as a shareholder in State supported banks he or his predecessor's attention was drawn to offshore operations within these banks; the actions taken subsequently to stop the operations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47602/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
65. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if it is against the law to move data from Ireland to another jurisdiction specifically to hide data from the Revenue Commissioners; when this law was introduced; if they are retrospective in nature; if the Revenue Commissioners will commence further investigations as a result of papers (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47603/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Tax Data
Michael McGrath
66. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on Ireland's role in structures that allow corporations to reduce their tax bill in view of the release of papers (details supplied); his views on the impact on Ireland's reputation; his plans to review current structures to prevent such practices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47604/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Tobacco Control Measures
Michael McGrath
167. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health his position in relation to the recently published draft Implementing Acts with regard to the Tobacco Products Directive 2014/40 EU track and trace articles 15 and 16; if a submission has been made to the European Commission on these proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47429/17]
Thu, 9 Nov 2017
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Local Authority Housing Mortgages
Michael McGrath
276. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if the local authorities historically had or currently have interest rates on home loans that are linked to the ECB base rate and are, therefore, tracker mortgages; if he has satisfied himself that all borrowers are paying interest at the correct rate to their local authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47370/17]
Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility
Michael McGrath
91. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if a person who buys a newly built house as a first-time buyer from a company under a NAMA-approved receiver and the company is not on the Revenues Commissioners' list of qualified contractors for the purposes of the help-to-buy scheme has recourse in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47194/17]
Wed, 8 Nov 2017
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Stamp Duty
Michael McGrath
94. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has a policy on whether ATM machines should dispense €10 notes to persons; the position regarding the practice of retail banks in relation to dispensing €10 notes; if there is a policy on whether the use of €20 notes or €50 notes is preferred in cases in which an amount of €100 is required by a person; the data on the denominations of notes dispensed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47218/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Strategic Communications Unit
Michael McGrath
131. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Taoiseach the due diligence that took place in his Department before the strategic communications unit was set up; and the number of meetings that were held with the Department of Finance. [46664/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Central Bank of Ireland Staff
Michael McGrath
181. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of vacancies that remain to be filled in the Central Bank; the length of times these vacancies have been open; the different departments these vacancies are in; if the Central Bank has communicated concerns on its ability to deal with the influx of firms resulting from Brexit; if the Central Bank is of the view it will lose vital staff as a result of the Brexit influx; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45631/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael McGrath
182. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he will address a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45644/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Correspondence
Michael McGrath
183. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if matters raised in correspondence (details supplied) have been examined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45647/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Pension Provisions
Michael McGrath
188. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding an application for approval from the Revenue Commissioners for a legacy pension for a person (details supplied) in County Cork to be transferred to allow the setting up of a personal retirement bond. [45727/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
216. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his views on whether the break in the link between the exit tax and DIRT on savings products could result in a reduced intake between the two taxes overall; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46222/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
217. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to promote optimal tax collection as it relates to the exit tax and DIRT (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46223/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
218. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the potential for a reduction in the exit tax in line with DIRT to result in higher net Exchequer returns over the long term as a result of more customers opting for investments over deposits with very low interest rates has been considered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46224/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Data
Michael McGrath
228. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated or actual existing principal dwelling home mortgages by fixed rate, tracker rate and variable, managed variable or loan to value variable rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46424/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Banking Licence Applications
Michael McGrath
232. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if there are applications with the Central Bank for a banking licence for retail banking services; if so, the number of applications with the Central Bank; the amount of time it takes to receive a banking licence from the initial application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46537/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Schemes
Michael McGrath
244. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the reason why persons who previously bought a home in another jurisdiction but not in Ireland are not regarded as first time buyers here for the purposes of the help to buy scheme or under the Central Bank mortgage deposit rules; and his views on whether this is acting as a deterrent for some persons who may now wish to return here. [46841/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Insurance Compensation Fund
Michael McGrath
247. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of resolving the outstanding claims associated with a company (details supplied); the position on the liquidation of the company; the estimated shortfall in November 2017; the payouts made by the Insurance Compensation Fund to date; the authorisation date of the next ICF payments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46884/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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NAMA Property Sales
Michael McGrath
248. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if NAMA owns properties in an area (details supplied); if so, the details; if the agency has plans to dispose of these properties in the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46893/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Eligibility
Michael McGrath
249. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the eligibility criteria for self-builds under the help-to-buy scheme; the reason why the market value of the home is used rather than the cost of building that home; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46915/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgage Examination
Michael McGrath
253. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons that fell into arrears on their mortgages as a result of being wrongly denied a tracker mortgage rate or as a result of being on a less favourable tracker rate, by each of the 15 lenders included in the Central Bank's examination of tacker mortgage-related issues, or the aggregate data if details are not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46998/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgages
Michael McGrath
254. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if persons whose credit record has been affected by being wrongly denied a tracker mortgage rate or as a result of being on a less favourable tracker rate have been notified of this fact; the steps that are being taken to address this problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46999/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgage Examination Data
Michael McGrath
255. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the independent appeals panel established to examine tracker mortgage issues; the membership of the appeals panel; the number of cases dealt with by the panel to date in 2017 for each of the fifteen lenders included in the Central Bank's examination of tracker mortgage related issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47000/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgage Examination
Michael McGrath
256. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the range of compensation as a percentage of redress available to persons affected for each of the 15 lenders included in the Central Bank's examination of tracker mortgage-related issues; the minimum and maximum percentage compensation for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47001/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgages Data
Michael McGrath
257. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of persons estimated to have lost their property, private dwelling homes and buy-to-let as a result of being wrongly denied a tracker mortgage rate or as a result of being on a less favourable tracker rate; the steps that have been taken to assist these persons for each of the fifteen lenders included in the Central Bank's examination of tracker mortgage related issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47002/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tax Code
Michael McGrath
258. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the policy position in regard to the taxation treatment when a person wishes to pass on a non-farming business to adult children; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47007/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Mortgage Applications Approvals
Michael McGrath
259. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if banks are permitted to rely on certain social welfare income in considering an application for a mortgage to purchase a principal dwelling house; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47015/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Central Bank of Ireland
Michael McGrath
266. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Central Bank has received complaints or carried out investigations in relation to business loans in which the person is of the view they were wrongly removed from an interest rate linked to Euribor or were denied the option of reverting to a rate linked to Euribor following a period on a fixed rate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47039/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Tracker Mortgage Examination Data
Michael McGrath
268. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if each of the 15 lenders included in the Central Bank's examination of tracker mortgage-related issues will provide details of the amount of money provided to affected borrowers for independent professional advice; if the amount or allowance provided for such advice is relative to the amount of redress involved in each case; if it is a fixed amount irrespective of the amount of redress; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47055/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Departmental Properties
Michael McGrath
271. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his Department is the owner of the site on which the Intreo office in Carrigaline, County Cork, is located; and if not, the owner of same. [45743/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Teacher Secondment
Michael McGrath
420. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will address a matter (details supplied). [46895/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Health Services Staff Recruitment
Michael McGrath
742. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the details of the HSE and other agencies under the remit of his Department for the recruitment of staff in the area of health promotion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46485/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Home Care Packages
Michael McGrath
814. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health the reason health in the home cover by a company (details supplied) is only available in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46817/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Fire Service Staff
Michael McGrath
1276. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the status of the entitlement of retained firefighters to jobseeker's benefit; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [47014/17]
Tue, 7 Nov 2017
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Housing Assistance Payment Administration
Michael McGrath
1351. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government if a reply will issue to correspondence (details supplied). [46826/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Tracker Mortgages
Michael McGrath
1. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the nature of his planned engagement with the banks in respect of the Central Bank tracker mortgage examination; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44937/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
3. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the progress made in setting up the escrow account for the money owed by a company (details supplied); the timeframe for the establishment of the account; the timeframe for the first payment to be made to the account; the fines that are likely to be imposed on the State for failing to comply with the Commission’s decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44938/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Budget Measures
Michael McGrath
5. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans to establish Home Building Finance Ireland, HBFI; the expected timeframe for it to be operational; the number of homes he expects it to fund; the terms and conditions that will apply to the loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44939/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Stamp Duty
Michael McGrath
9. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has engaged with farming representative organisations in respect of the change in stamp duty announced in budget 2018; if consideration has been given to alterations to the young farmer stamp duty relief and consanguinity relief; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44696/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Brexit Issues
Michael McGrath
11. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the work that the Revenue Commissioners are undertaking in preparation for Brexit; the arrangements being considered for the Border area in view of the likelihood of the UK leaving the customs union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44695/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Insurance Coverage
Michael McGrath
19. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps that will be taken to ensure the attention of all persons is drawn to their rights regarding insurance claims arising from Storm Ophelia; his plans to engage with the insurance industry to ensure that the storm is not used as a cover for further increases in household and business insurance premiums; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44697/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Insurance Costs
Michael McGrath
25. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the status of the second phase of the cost of insurance working group on employer liability and public liability; the timeframe for the working group to come forward with recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44693/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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VAT Rate Application
Michael McGrath
46. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if the Revenue Commissioners have investigated allegations of certain practices in the poultry sector that led to a systematic excess of flat rate addition payments to farmers over VAT incurred on their inputs; if the Revenue Commissioners have found evidence of wrongdoing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44694/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Corporation Tax Regime
Michael McGrath
92. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 151 of 27 June 2017, if progress has been made in discussions with Brazil on its decision in September 2016 to add Ireland to its tax blacklist; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44827/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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General Government Debt
Michael McGrath
95. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the debt-to-GDP targets in each of the years 2018 to 2023, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45013/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Fiscal Data
Michael McGrath
96. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated net fiscal space less budget 2018 carryover costs and Public Service Stability Agreement costs per annum in 2019 to 2021, inclusive, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45014/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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EU Budget Contribution
Michael McGrath
97. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the EU budget contribution Ireland has made in each of the years 2011 to 2017; the estimated contributions for each of the years 2018 to 2021; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45015/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Insolvency Service of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
195. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of appeals to the court regarding the rejection of an insolvency proposal by a creditor submitted to date in 2017 (details supplied); the outcome in each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45060/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Insolvency Service of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
196. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the outcome of protective certificates for personal insolvency arrangements to date in 2017; the number and percentage that were classified as yes vote/court confirmed, no vote and protective certificates expired respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45061/17]
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Insolvency Service of Ireland Data
Michael McGrath
197. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the number of personal insolvency cases commenced in 2017; the number that have been successful; the number that have failed; the timeframe to conclude these cases; the number of personal insolvency cases entered into the appeals process; the outcome of these cases; the time taken; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45062/17]
Thu, 19 Oct 2017
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Bank Debt Restructuring
Michael McGrath
68. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the projects to sell loans currently in operation in each of the State supported banks; the name of each project; if the loans are performing or non-performing; the type of loan in each project; the face value of the loans in each project; the progress of these projects in terms of selling them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44445/17]
Thu, 19 Oct 2017
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NAMA Loan Offers
Michael McGrath
69. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 111 of 3 October 2017, the average interest rate on the loans advanced by NAMA to developers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44446/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Tax Yield
Michael McGrath
144. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated tax revenue that will be generated by increasing stamp duty on commercial property from 2% to 6%; if the estimate was based on current 2017 volume; if it is assumed that 2018 sales volumes will equal 2017 volumes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44052/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
145. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the organisation which will be underwriting loans for home building finance Ireland, either HBFI itself or NAMA; the way in which NAMA and HBFI will interact; if HBFI has flexibility to provide different types of finance from guarantees to mezzanine finance; if it is strictly confined to providing loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44054/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
146. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of the funding of residential construction projects home building finance Ireland, HBFI, will provide; if there is an upper limit on the amount it can provide; the restrictions in place in terms of collateral needed for projects; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44055/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
147. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the qualifying characteristics needed for a builder or a developer to obtain finance from home building finance Ireland, HBFI; the protections put in place to prevent HBFI crowding out funding from alternative sources; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44056/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
148. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the expected cost of funding charged on the loans home building finance Ireland, HBFI, will provide; the way in which the 2,000 houses per year estimate for HBFI was established; the way in which the 6,000 estimate was established; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44057/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
149. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the Brexit fund announced on budget day; the type of loans it will provide; the way in which companies qualify for assistance; the rate which will be charged on the funding provided; the organisation that will undertake the underwriting of loans; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44058/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Ireland Strategic Investment Fund Investments
Michael McGrath
150. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the details of the proposed transfer of €1.5 billion from the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, ISIF, to the rainy day fund; if this is additional to the anticipated €500 million per year to be invested from fiscal space; the amount anticipated to be in the rainy day fund at the end of 2021; the closing date for submissions on the consultation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44059/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Budget Measures
Michael McGrath
151. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the qualifying requirements for employees who will avail of the key employee engagement programme, KEEP; the qualifying requirements for a company availing of KEEP; when he expects state aid approval from the European Commission; if the Commission has provided preliminary approval of the scheme; if he anticipates issues from the European Commission relating to state aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44060/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
152. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the new Brexit fund to be up and running; when he expects the fund to commence lending; if this fund has been given State aid approval by the European Commission; the way in which he expects the Brexit fund to be compliant with State aid rules; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44061/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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State Aid
Michael McGrath
153. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance when he expects the HBFI to be up and running; when he expects the fund to commence lending; if the scheme has been given state aid approval by the European Commission; the way in which he expects the HBFI to be compliant with state aid rules; if he expects the HBFI to be affected by the state aid complaint already in process on NAMA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44062/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Assisted Human Reproduction Services Provision
Michael McGrath
401. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Health when funding will be made available to couples for IVF treatment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43969/17]
Tue, 17 Oct 2017
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Climate Change Policy
Michael McGrath
450. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if provision has been made for expected fines in 2021 owing to Ireland not meeting its EU climate change and carbon emissions reduction targets in 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44053/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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EU Issues
Michael McGrath
49. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the action he is taking at EU level to promote the need for persons living in one EU Member State to be allowed to purchase financial services products such as home loans and business loans from financial institutions based in other EU Member States; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42280/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Retail Sector
Michael McGrath
51. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the percentage of transactions in retail outlets across the country in which persons pay with a debit or credit card; the arrangements in relation to the transaction fees that apply to the retailers facilitating such electronic transactions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42282/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Banking Sector
Michael McGrath
53. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the legacy losses outstanding from a tax perspective in banks (details supplied); the length of time into the future these losses can be carried forward to reduce tax; if an analysis has been carried out on the effect on the banks of restricting the losses that can be brought forward; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42308/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Tax Code
Michael McGrath
57. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the steps his Department and the Revenue Commissioners have taken in order to be prepared for the introduction of a sugar tax in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42433/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Tax Reliefs Data
Michael McGrath
58. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the level of uptake to date on the improved CGT entrepreneur relief introduced in Budget 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42434/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Small and Medium Enterprises Supports
Michael McGrath
59. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance if he has received the approval of the European Commission for the introduction of a share based incentive scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42435/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Budget 2017
Michael McGrath
60. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the work that has been done since the announcement in budget 2017 on the possible introduction of a VAT compensation scheme for registered charities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42436/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Excise Duties Yield
Michael McGrath
61. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the excise duty on tobacco products collected in each of the years 2014 to 2016; the estimated amounted to be collected in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42437/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Help-To-Buy Scheme Data
Michael McGrath
62. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the number of approved applications under the help-to-buy scheme to date in 2017; the estimated cost of the scheme in 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42438/17]
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Budget Measures
Michael McGrath
63. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the estimated amount to be collected in 2017 from the compliance measures specified in the summary of budget measures 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42439/17]